Irvine Tailors

Raquel D.

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Valerie
Embroidered a blanket for me for a gift that is specially for my dad, it came out wonderful! I'm proud of her work, her prices are competitive and reasonable. I will use her service in the future.

Tory T.

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I needed someone to alter a bridesmaid dress for me. Linda reached out quickly and set up an appointment with me for the next day. She was very kind and professional and had my dress done way faster than I anticipated. I am very happy with the results and will definitely be returning to DuClos Designs for any other of my tailoring needs. Thanks, Linda!

Pax P.

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Ah'nesha is professional, kind and great at tailoring. She fixed my dress pants, jeans and suit jackets and did a fantastic job. Everything fits perfectly. I would highly recommend her. I look to hire her again and am recommending her to all my friends and family.

Jesse P.

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Alyssa was my stylist for several art exhibitions. She always created an incredible look for me as I focused on making art. She has a fresh perspective on fashion and kept me looking good. She continues to hone my look to this day. I owe my personal appearance, and the success it has brought me, to her.

Mary A.

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Rusl hemmed three pairs of pants that were made of stretchy French terry fabric. I wanted them to have the same kind of hem and it required a special machine to overcast and stitch. Rusl completed them in 3 days and they fit perfectly.

Charity H.

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I have both watched her work as well as had some of my things worked on and created by her. Her work is very detailed and she is amazing at taking your personal style, requests and preferences into mind while fixing pieces or creating outfits for you. She has a keen eye for detail and is timely with her work. She also is wonderful at matching patterns, fabrics, styles and colors and she is versatile in her creations. (She has made me tote bags, satchels, formal and casual dresswear and even personalized pillow sets- pillow and pillowcase) I have never been disappointed in her work which is tough to do since I'm very picky with how my clothes fit and what colors I use.

About

Turkish designer Meral Kaya formed her own label in 2011. Born in Turkey, Meral has been working for over twenty-five years in high-end woman's fashion industry for bridal and special events. Meral Kaya provides expertise and high quality service to brides directly, to couture bridal salons and to other high fashion venues.
Meral Kaya gowns and other clothing items are designed to show the silhouette of the body and accentuate the movement of the dress. Each dress is altered to the liking of each individual. Meral strongly emphasizes luxury with specially selected materials that flow elegantly and exemplify the quality of workmanship.
Her designs portray style variety that caters to even the most discerning and individualistic woman. Each design is made in the best manner and quality possible.
Always reflecting perfection by keeping balance and beauty, Meral's designs combine exquisite fabrics with the past, present and future of fashion arts. Creativity and stylistic portrayals are the approaches that make each Meral Kaya dress unique.
Clients can choose from her collections or meet personally with Meral for custom design (and embellishment).
Alteration
Bridal alterations are not just an afterthought in preparing for the most joyous day in your life. Your bridal gown and dress alteration is incredibly important.
We value the individual beauty of your chosen gown. As a designer and couturier of custom gowns, we bring dressmaking expertise to your wedding gown alterations. Serving to various brides in the area, our goal is to create the wedding dress look of your style.
Wedding dress and gown alterations are becoming more common for made-to-order or off-the-rack dresses.
Whether you need an alteration for one of our gowns or your own gown—from a minor adjustment to a major tailoring—we work personally with you to achieve your vision. Customizing is a great opportunity to add your personal touch and make your gown truly unique.
Besides bridal alterations, in the New York Metropolitan Area, we also provide alterations for special occasion gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride, and the groom. We also offer custom tailoring for casual fashion.
Appointments are necessary.
Meral Kaya has been creating for over twenty-five years fashion for bridal and other special occasions. Her vocation as a bridal designer began at a young age is her passion is visible in her work. Throughout her life she continued her creative development and fruition—ultimately finding her second home in the US.
Custom designing
Meral's couture creations spare no sense of quality—using innovative fabrics, elegant tailoring and timeless styling to create a gown that is truly chic and sophisticated. Strong and romantic, the bride in Meral Kaya is brilliant, smart, modern, determined and free, and proud of her femininity. She is seductive and mysterious, posses internal power and knows how to love and be loved. When wearing Meral Kaya’s couture gowns combined with a simple, timeless veil that can also be provided, it will exemplify flowing grace, the bride feels beautiful, glamorous and elegant throughout her most special day.
A focus on fashion with a sense of romance is the bases of all of Meral's gowns, accentuated with the air of grace or chic. Personally working with each client's needs and style, Meral has a reputation as an Haute couture designer.
I love playing with fabric. I love seeing smiles on people's faces after I show them their final product. The endless things you can do with a piece of fabric and a sewing machine fascinates me. It's a magical world that i love being a part of and taking pride in.

About

We provide expert alterations for men's, women's, and children's clothes.
We specialize in clothing alteration, custom-made clothing, bridal gowns and special occasion dresses, men's suits/tuxedo, jeans and leather, and fashion style advising.
At Tailor Studio, we understand that tailored garments give a personal pride in appearance. We'll discover your desired comfort, and we're willing to present our talents and resources to make sure you have the perfect fit.

About

We individually hand make custom suits and shirts right here in Orange County.
We come to you with samples, fabric swatches, and take measurements to individually hand-cut a custom suit from scratch specific to your body and individual style.

About

About

We were based in Irvine, CA as a previously named Fellini's Custom Tailoring Tuxedos & Men's Wear. We had several locations throughout Orange County, CA.
We provide express alterations for men and women. Tailors are on-site at our location to provide you with quality results on all your tailoring needs from replacing a button to redesigning a full suit. Same day service available.
We love to provide excellent customer service, and always have the customer be satisfied with our work.

About

My work stands out because I can design and make anything. From cosplay costumes to mens suits and formal gowns. I love a challenge and always strive for perfection in my craft.
My passion is clothing and I love that my passion and my job coincide

About

About

We provide free personal fittings for the client so that they can order a perfect made-to-fit shirt.
I enjoy seeing my clients' reactions when they are being fitted for their own made-to-measure shirt.

About

Turkish-American designer Meral Kaya formed her own label in 2011. Born in Turkey, Meral has been working for over twenty-five years in high-end woman's fashion industry for bridal and special events. Meral Kaya provides expertise and high quality service to brides directly, to couture bridal salons and to other high fashion venues.
Meral Kaya gowns and other clothing items are designed to show the silhouette of the body and accentuate the movement of the dress. Each dress is altered to the liking of each individual. Meral strongly emphasizes luxury with specially selected materials that flow elegantly and exemplify the quality of workmanship.
Her designs portray style variety that caters to even the most discerning and individualistic woman. Each design is made in the best manner and quality possible.
Always reflecting perfection by keeping balance and beauty, Meral's designs combine exquisite fabrics with the past, present and future of fashion arts. Creativity and stylistic portrayals are the approaches that make each Meral Kaya dress unique.
Clients can choose from her collections or meet personally with Meral for custom design (and embellishment).
Custom designing
Meral's couture creations spare no sense of quality—using innovative fabrics, elegant tailoring and timeless styling to create a gown that is truly chic and sophisticated. Strong and romantic, the bride in Meral Kaya is brilliant, smart, modern, determined and free, and proud of her femininity. She is seductive and mysterious, posses internal power and knows how to love and be loved. When wearing Meral Kaya’s couture gowns combined with a simple, timeless veil that can also be provided, it will exemplify flowing grace, the bride feels beautiful, glamorous and elegant throughout her most special day.
A focus on fashion with a sense of romance is the bases of all of Meral's gowns, accentuated with the air of grace or chic. Personally working with each client's needs and style, Meral has a reputation as an Haute couture designer.
Alteration
After working 7 years for
New York Metropolitan Area she is now serving Orange County at her Irvine location.
Bridal alterations are not just an afterthought in preparing for the most joyous day in your life. Your bridal gown and dress alteration is incredibly important.
We value the individual beauty your chosen gown. As a designer and couturier of custom gowns, we bring dressmaking expertise to your wedding gown alterations. Serving to various brides in the area, our goal is to create the wedding dress look of your style.
Wedding dress and gown alterations are becoming more common for made-to-order or off-the-rack dresses.
Whether you need an alteration for one of our gowns or your own gown—from a minor adjustment to a major tailoring—we work personally with you to achieve your vision. Customizing is a great opportunity to add your personal touch and make your gown truly unique.
Besides bridal alterations, we also provide alterations for special occasion gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride, and the groom. We also offer custom tailoring for casual fashion.
Appointments are necessary.
Meral Kaya has been creating for over twenty-five years fashion for bridal and other special occasions. Her vocation as a bridal designer began at a young age is her passion is visible in her work. Throughout her life she continued her creative development and fruition—ultimately finding her second home in the US.

Q & A

Seamstresses provide tailoring, alteration and custom sewing for clothing or costumes. Seamstresses can reshape clothing that is too big or too small so that it fits properly — for example, hemming pants that are too long or bringing in the waistband of pants or a skirt that is too large. Seamstresses can also provide more complex alterations such as adding tucks to shape a dress or bringing in the body of a shirt. More time and expertise will be required for challenging fabric such as silk or clothing with lining, like a blazer or lined slacks. Seamstresses are also skilled in altering wedding dresses and other formal wear. The time and skill required for these types of alterations is greater than for basic tasks like hemming, so be sure to find an experienced seamstress to handle your special items.

Many seamstresses can also custom-make clothing for you. To come up with the design, you can bring in a pattern you like or an item of clothing you want the seamstress to replicate, or ask the seamstress to create a pattern for you. You can bring your own unique design to life with the help of a seamstress. There is no formal job training required to be a seamstress; many learn to sew and design from practical experience. For larger projects, like tailoring a suit, always be sure to review portfolios of work and read about the seamstress’s experience before committing.

The price for seamstress services will vary depending on the type of work you have done. The national average rate for a seamstress or tailor is $150-$280. Simple projects like repairing holes and hemming jeans usually have flat rates; larger projects, such as sewing custom creations, altering suits or altering wedding dresses, are typically priced based on the specifics of the fabric and pattern and the amount of work time needed. Here are a few examples of tailor and seamstress average costs:

Shorten sleeves of a dress shirt: $19.

Shorten jacket sleeves: $23 (without buttons) to $28 (with buttons).

Take in the body of a jacket: $40 (two seams) to $52 (three seams).

Take in a dress shirt: $20.

Adjust the shoulders of a jacket: $35.

Hem a skirt or dress: $10-$14.

Take in or let out a skirt or pair of pants: $15 (unlined) to $20 (lined) or $25 (with a zipper).

Tipping seamstresses is not standard protocol. That said, anytime a talented seamstress goes above and beyond, offering a gratuity is a thoughtful gesture. A gratuity might be appropriate if the seamstress accepted a large project for you at the last minute — for example, hemming new suit pants the night before your work trip or taking in your party dress the day before your birthday. A gratuity may also be appropriate as recognition for the long hours of skilled stitching that your seamstress has put in altering your wedding dress, which often requires multiple fittings and precise fixes to make your dress perfect. If you do decide to offer a gratuity, first ask if the seamstress accepts gratuities; if they do, offer them an additional 15 percent to 20 percent of the total bill.